Our Orlando Guidebook

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Our Orlando Guidebook

Food scene

These are restaurants locals and guests often like. There are thousands of restaurants. These are some favorites. Please google them before visiting.
This place is a not so clean hole in the wall. It is cheap and one of the highest-rated restaurants in Orlando. Often a line of locals out the door.
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Border Grill Fresh-Mex
5695-A Vineland Rd
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This place is a not so clean hole in the wall. It is cheap and one of the highest-rated restaurants in Orlando. Often a line of locals out the door.
If you order Pizza order from here. Best Local pizza. Located in front of Vista Cay in the Publix shopping center (walking distance)
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Flippers Pizza LLC
11062 International Dr
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If you order Pizza order from here. Best Local pizza. Located in front of Vista Cay in the Publix shopping center (walking distance)
Downtown away from tourist hub. Local favorite. See downtown and walk around Lake Eola. Call ahead for reservations. Approx 12 miles from Vista Cay
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Maxine's On Shine
337 Shine Ave
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Downtown away from tourist hub. Local favorite. See downtown and walk around Lake Eola. Call ahead for reservations. Approx 12 miles from Vista Cay
There is one on International Drive. Upscale and expensive if looking for a fancy place to eat. Call ahead for reservations. Approx 1.5 Miles from Vista Cay on Idrive.
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The Capital Grille
9101 International Dr
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There is one on International Drive. Upscale and expensive if looking for a fancy place to eat. Call ahead for reservations. Approx 1.5 Miles from Vista Cay on Idrive.
Amazing lobster buffet. Not cheap though. Approx 2 miles from Vista Cay. Free parking.
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Boston Lobster Feast
8731 International Dr
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Amazing lobster buffet. Not cheap though. Approx 2 miles from Vista Cay. Free parking.
One of the better Sushi Restaurants in the Area. Approx 3 miles from Vista Cay
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Seito Sushi
8031 Turkey Lake Rd
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One of the better Sushi Restaurants in the Area. Approx 3 miles from Vista Cay
A noodle bar that often gets packed with locals. Is approx 5 Miles from Vista Cay
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Soupa Saiyan
5689 Vineland Rd
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A noodle bar that often gets packed with locals. Is approx 5 Miles from Vista Cay
If you like Indian Food about 2 Miles from Vista cay
Aashirwad Indian Food and Bar
7000 S Kirkman Rd
If you like Indian Food about 2 Miles from Vista cay
This is located in the Old Winter Garden. Plant Street market is a local community market located in historic downtown Winter Garden, with 20 vendors featuring natural, organic food and handmade products all inside of one building. The Plant St. Market is your local indoor artisan market. Open 7 days a week, we strive to create a community of quality and diverse farm-fresh products, artisan specialties and local products. Also, attached to the market is the Award Winning Crooked Can Brewing Company, our on-site handcrafted beer. With Live Entertainment and our pet-friendly patio, this is the place to enjoy a day.
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Plant St. Market
426 W Plant St
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This is located in the Old Winter Garden. Plant Street market is a local community market located in historic downtown Winter Garden, with 20 vendors featuring natural, organic food and handmade products all inside of one building. The Plant St. Market is your local indoor artisan market. Open 7 days a week, we strive to create a community of quality and diverse farm-fresh products, artisan specialties and local products. Also, attached to the market is the Award Winning Crooked Can Brewing Company, our on-site handcrafted beer. With Live Entertainment and our pet-friendly patio, this is the place to enjoy a day.
Walking distance to Vista Cay - Donuts & Coffee. In the Publix shopping plaza.
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Dunkin'
7571 Osceola Polk Line Rd
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Walking distance to Vista Cay - Donuts & Coffee. In the Publix shopping plaza.
Walking distance from Vista Cay a very nice place for breakfast
@ The Diner
9938 Universal Blvd
Walking distance from Vista Cay a very nice place for breakfast

Attractions

The basic places all tourists come to see and some you may not have heard of before that locals enjoy. Please google each one first.
A beautiful historic Florida town of boutique restaurants and shops. Lakes, boat rides full of old Florida charm.
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Mount Dora
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A beautiful historic Florida town of boutique restaurants and shops. Lakes, boat rides full of old Florida charm.
Closest beach to Orlando. Very Florida
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Cocoa Beach
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Closest beach to Orlando. Very Florida
Great theme park.
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Universal Studios Florida
6000 Universal Boulevard
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Great theme park.
The mouse house.
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Magic Kingdom Park
1180 Seven Seas Drive
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The mouse house.
See the history of Space. Actual space ships including a shuttle. Amazing IMAX show.
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NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Space Commerce Way
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See the history of Space. Actual space ships including a shuttle. Amazing IMAX show.
The favorite park for locals away from the tourist hub. Walk around the lake
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Lake Eola Park
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The favorite park for locals away from the tourist hub. Walk around the lake
Great theme park
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SeaWorld Orlando
7007 Sea World Dr
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Great theme park
Great for restaurants and shops.
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Universal CityWalk
6000 Universal Blvd
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Great for restaurants and shops.
Best water park in the area
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Universal's Volcano Bay
6000 Universal Blvd
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Best water park in the area
Amazing animals.
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Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park
2901 Osceola Pkwy
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Amazing animals.
A more relaxed theme park
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Epcot
200 Epcot Center Dr
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A more relaxed theme park
Major theme park.
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Disney's Hollywood Studios
351 S Studio Dr
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Major theme park.
Historic Park Avenue in Winter Park. Amazing boutique shops and restaurants. Local hang out.
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South Park Avenue
South Park Avenue
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Historic Park Avenue in Winter Park. Amazing boutique shops and restaurants. Local hang out.
Great beach, but a longer drive. White sands. Always voted one of the best beaches in USA along with Clearwater beach.
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St Pete Beach
3300 Gulf Blvd
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Great beach, but a longer drive. White sands. Always voted one of the best beaches in USA along with Clearwater beach.
A lot less $$ than the big parks. A great day out. A look at the real old Florida
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Gatorland
14501 S Orange Blossom Trl
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A lot less $$ than the big parks. A great day out. A look at the real old Florida
A great way to see Orlando from the air and close to the outlet shopping.
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International Heli-Tours
12651 International Dr
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A great way to see Orlando from the air and close to the outlet shopping.
Shops and restaurants not to mention the Orlando Eye. Approx 1 mile from Vista Cay. Free parking (subject to change)
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ICON Park
8375 International Dr
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Shops and restaurants not to mention the Orlando Eye. Approx 1 mile from Vista Cay. Free parking (subject to change)
Great water park just under 2 miles from Vista Cay
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Aquatica, SeaWorld's Waterpark Orlando
5800 Water Play Way
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Great water park just under 2 miles from Vista Cay

Shopping

People love to shop when visiting Orlando. These are favorites with locals and tourists alike. Google first to see what exactly is offered.
Full-blown upscale Mall for shopping.
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The Mall at Millenia
4200 Conroy Rd
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Full-blown upscale Mall for shopping.
The Florida Mall is a great place to go shopping. Very large Mall is full of typical Mall shops/food Court etc.
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The Florida Mall
8001 S Orange Blossom Trl
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The Florida Mall is a great place to go shopping. Very large Mall is full of typical Mall shops/food Court etc.
Shops and restaurants in Downtown Disney. It can get crowded in season, but free to walk around.
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Disney Springs
1486 Buena Vista Dr
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Shops and restaurants in Downtown Disney. It can get crowded in season, but free to walk around.
Grocery Store - Walking Distance
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Publix Super Market at Lake Cay Commons
9930 Universal Blvd
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Grocery Store - Walking Distance
Pharmacy at the main entrance to Vista Cay - Walking Distance
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Walgreens
1835 Sand Lake Rd
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Pharmacy at the main entrance to Vista Cay - Walking Distance
Shop till you drop
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Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets
8200 Vineland Ave
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Shop till you drop

Conventions

Vista Cay is the closest vacation home community to the Orlando Convention Center. It ranges from half a mile to 1.5 miles (yes the conenvtion center is that big). BEst way to get here is Uber which will do door to convention hall service.
Orange County Convention Center
9800 International Drive
Vista Cay is the closest vacation home community to the Orlando Convention Center. It ranges from half a mile to 1.5 miles (yes the conenvtion center is that big). BEst way to get here is Uber which will do door to convention hall service.